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Asian Longhorned Beetle
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The Asian Longhorned Beetle
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Origin
- The Asian longhorned beetle came from Asia: China and the Korean peninsula.
-These beetles actually aren't in Missouri yet, but they might soon.
- If you see one, report it to the Missouri Department of Conservation.
How they got here
- They likely came on ships with solid wood packing material.
-They have traveled to other states by going on trains with the same wood packing material, often as larvae.
Effect on the Environment
-These beetles damage trees by laying their eggs in the tree
- The larvae will eat the tissue in the tree that distributes nutrients.
- It creates tunnels in the tree, hollowing it.
- After it is fully grown, it will chew its way out of the tree, creating holes.
- It will then eat the bark and leaves off of the tree.
Population Control
- Buy local firewood when camping.
- Report them if you see one, and kill it.
- When there is an infestation, state officials will "quarantine" the trees, preventing the spread of the beetles.